Ecclesiastes 7:9 [show] Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.
: “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”

Life is going to present you with a quandary of experiences. Some good, some bad. No matter what those experiences may be, you should never allow them to stir you to anger. This Scripture basically says to keep your temper under control because it is foolish to harbor a grudge (see the Good News Bible version). No matter how another person chooses to to handle a situation, you should continue to keep your focus on that which pleases God. Responding out of anything but patience and love will not please God, but rather will disappoint Him. Proverbs 22:24-25 [show] Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
tells us to “[m]ake no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go. Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.” If you know that a person will receive you with an angry spirit, don’t “go there” with them. Leave them be, or they will become a stumbling block in your path, provoking you in ungodly ways.

When you know that things aren’t as they should be, remain prayerful and do not allow yourself to fall into traps set by the devil. Paul tells us in Romans 12:21 [show] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (ESV)
: “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” You do not have to respond to anger, but you can easily overcome anger by taking your thoughts into captivity and concentrating your efforts on always reacting out of love and without allowing your flesh or pride to drive your words. If someone tries to incite anger in you, no matter what another person says to or about you, be reminded that God knows your heart and the truth about your spirit. Should we repay wrongs with wrong? Luke 6:35 [show] But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. (ESV)
tells us “No! Love your enemies and do good to them” and verse 38 goes on to tell us why: “Give, and it shall be given to you, good measure pressed down and shaken together and running over, they shall give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you measure, it shall be measured to you again.” Does this refer to giving in material means? No! In all things, the same measure that you measure will be measured to you again! Repay wrong with love and compassion; understanding and patience; joy and forgiveness… and God will reward you in the same manner.

“To repay good for good is natural. To repay good for evil is supernatural!”